When a traveling musician played an acoustic Jolene cover by Dolly Parton a pair of Galah cockatoos turned his serene outdoor performance into a joyful moment. The duo grooved to the rhythm leaving viewers amazed.
The man playing the pink guitar is known online as Plumes. He is a French singer and songwriter who began his journey serenading cows in quiet pastures.
Over time his sweet mission expanded to horses giraffes and rescued sanctuary pets across Europe. His channel has earned millions of views by bringing acoustic melodies to animals and building a beautiful connection to nature.
In this video he sits on a wooden bench outside playing his guitar. While a Major Mitchell’s cockatoo perches on his knee and an African Grey parrot watches from a windowsill the real stars are further back.
As the camera pans we see two pink Galah cockatoos sitting together on the armrest. When the chorus hits these birds start bobbing their heads and dancing in perfect rhythm. I smiled so big watching them groove.
What is truly amazing about cockatoos is they possess genuine musical rhythm. Scientists found they can actually process a beat and naturally synchronize their movements to match the tempo.
Seeing these feathered friends dance happily warms my heart and shows how connected God’s creations can be.
“Jolene” was written and released by the late Dolly Parton in 1973. We recently lost Dolly and her passing makes this tribute feel very special.
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